Crisis Support

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line

Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

NAMI HelpLine

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M–F, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. PT for free mental health info, referrals and support.

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Learn about the programs and resources designed to increase awareness and educate students, teachers, faculty, and school administration about mental health and wellness.

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With a range of programs and the support of local NAMIs across California, we’re here to help.

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NAMI On Campus - High School

NAMI On Campus High School (NCHS) Clubs are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma on campus through peer-led activities and education. Student Leaders will be empowered with toolkits, materials, templates, and resources to make running the club a fun and educational process. The Club is open to all students – those with mental health conditions, those with family members with a condition, or students who are interested in the field or in advocacy. It is not a support or therapy group.

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NAMI On Campus - College

NAMI On Campus Clubs are student-led clubs that tackle mental health issues on campus by raising mental health awareness, educating the campus community, supporting students, promoting services, and advocating for more support. These clubs are open to all students, whether they live with a mental health condition, are a family member or friend, or have a general interest in mental health. NAMI on Campus clubs aim to address the mental health needs of all students so they have positive, successful and fun college experiences.

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NAMI Ending the Silence

Ending the Silence is a 50-minute NAMI program designed for middle and high school audiences. This transformational program is devoted to giving students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative presentation with short videos and personal testimony. Through the presentation, students learn symptoms and indicators of mental illness, and are given ideas about how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may be in need of support.

  • Delivered by a trained two-person team, including an individual who relates to the student population by sharing their own journey with a diagnosable mental health condition.
  • Students are given a resource card with valuable phone numbers and websites for mental health agencies and youth support services along with a list of symptoms/warning signs of mental illness.
  • At the conclusion of the presentation, postcards are mailed home to parents informing them of the program.
  • Students are also given information regarding additional programs and services they can utilize for support.

Learn how you can bring this educational program to your school by contacting your local NAMI affiliate.

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